Surah Meaning
This is the total number of verses (ayat) in Surah Al-Masad
5
He was the uncle of the Prophet (SAW) specifically mentioned in this Surah as having perished.
Who is Abu Lahab?
This is the main reason Allah revealed Surah al-Masad, regarding the Prophet's (SAW) mission.
To condemn Abu Lahab's opposition to the Prophet/Islam.
"Fee jeediha hab lum mim-_______"
Masad
The Palm Fiber or Twisted Rope
What is Masad?
The title of the Surah, "Al-Masad," translates to this English phrase, referring to the material around Umm Jameel's neck in hell.
What is Twisted Palm Fiber/Strands?
This was the actual name of Abu Lahab, which means "Servant of the Idol".
What is Abdul Uzza?
According to the Surah, these two things will not help Abu Lahab against Allah's punishment.
What are his wealth and what he earned?
"Maa aghna 'anhu maaluhu wa ma _______"
Kasab
Abu Lahab, Father of Flames
What is abee Lahab?
This Arabic word used at the beginning of the Surah means "Perish" or "May the hands be destroyed".
What is "Tabbat"?
According to Surah Masad, she is described as the "carrier of firewood"
Who is Umm Jameel (Abu Lahab's wife)?
Umm Jameel was known for doing this to the Prophet's (SAW) path, which is symbolized by the "firewood" she carries.
Placing thorns/sticks
"Sa yas laa naran zaata _______"
Lahab
Fire
Naran
This phrase "Wa ma kasab" in the second verse refers to what Abu Lahab had gained, specifically this, which will not save him.
What is wealth?
Umm Jameel was the sister of this prominent Quraysh leader.
Who is Abu Sufyan?
This is the location where this Surah was revealed.
What is Makkah (Mecca)
"Wam ra-atuhu hamma latal-_______"
Hatab
Perish
What is Tabbat?
This Surah has two names in Arabic "Al Masadd" and "Al Lahab". What is the English translation?
The Palam Fiber/Twisted Rope and The Father of Flames
Umm Jameel was the aunt of this prominent Quraysh leader
Who is Mu'awiyah?
What other sin or bad thing did Umm Jamil used to do?
She gossiped too much
"Tabbat yadā abī Lahabinw-wa _______"
tabb
Hands
What is yada?